The Queen's Rival: In the Court of Henry VIII (Henry VIII's Court)

Haeger, Diane

ISBN 10: 0451232208 / ISBN 13: 9780451232205

Published by Penguin Publishing Group, 2011

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Queen's Rival: In the Court of Henry VIII (Henry VIII's Court)
• Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
• Publication Date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0451232208
• ISBN 13: 9780451232205
• Binding: paperback
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

From the author of The Queen's Mistake comes the untold story of King Henry VIII's first well-known mistress.

As the beautiful daughter of courtiers, Elizabeth "Bessie" Blount is overjoyed when she secures a position as maid of honor to Katherine of Aragon. But when she captures the attention of the king himself, there are whispers that the queen ought to be worried for her throne.

When Bess gives birth to a healthy son the whispers become a roar. But soon the infamous Boleyn girls come to court and Henry's love for her begins to fade. Now, Bess must turn to her trusted friend, the illegitimate son of Cardinal Wolsey, to help her move beyond life as the queen's rival...

About the Author

Diane Haeger is the author of several novels of historical and women's fiction, including four novels set in the court of King Henry VIII: I, Jane; The Queen's Rival; The Queen's Mistake; and The Secret Bride. She has a degree in English literature and an advanced degree in clinical psychology, which she credits with helping her bring to life complicated characters and their relationships. She lives with her husband and children.